When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Caught in a dilemma, Stella’s last hope rested on Fernando.

Exiting the clothing department, she passed the break room where muffled chatter hinted at gossip.

Uninterested, she hastened her steps until a familiar name, Elizabeth, caught her ear.

Elizabeth’s oversight regarding Margery’s dress had complicated Stella’s work, leaving her struggling to finish on time.

Suppressing her frustration, Stella couldn’t resist stopping.

A group of employees chatted animatedly about Elizabeth’s recent visit to the clothing department.

They whispered about how she had treated them to lunch and high tea.

One voice, dripping with scorn, remarked, “Rylie knows how to play nice with everyone, but only when it suits her.

She’s a pro at sucking up to people, but she’s also quick to forget who helped her.

Even though she’s on Prosperity Group’s payroll, she conveniently ignores what Elizabeth did to Mr.

Clark’s wife.

”

Another voice added, “Maybe she’s getting some perks.

I’ve seen the fancy bag Rylie’s been carrying around-it’s supposedly worth a whopping 300, 000 dollars.

”

000 dollars? Oh my goodness! I had no idea she

high, could it? Otherwise,

cut in, “Who knows how she

their discussion, oblivious to Stella’s growing

they debated, Stella’s expression darkened,

were about to leave, Stella slipped

Stella sank into her chair, deep in

the situation, the

while, a gentle knock broke the silence, announcing the arrival of

They entered together.

news

to wait for a moment and turned

found a good embroiderer?” she

handed her

found a few candidates, but I’m not sure if they’re

check them

they’re not suitable,

”

the resumes inside, all

their work, she realized their styles and standards

She shook her head.

they’re not what

”